Wii Black Screen

This is a common problem I see...however mine is a little more...odd.

My wii doesn't even show anything. Ever. It turns on and nothing shows up. Black screen.

Oddly enough, the sound works. This is leading me to believe that it has something to do with it being on HD mode? I had it hooked up to an HD tv at home but now at college it's on standard. Is there any way to change it to standard without...having a screen to look at?

I have done the same thing. I accidentally changed the settings to HD and i only have a normal TV. I know nothing about technology and was hoping someone could help. I can't change it back becuase i can't see anything! The screen is unreadable. How can I fix it when i don't know what the hell i'm pointing at. Re-setting the console does nothing. Even taking out all the cables and re-plugging them turning it on or off. Nothing works. I can't use it because i can't physically see what im doing in order to change the settings. Please help.!I have done the same thing. I accidentally changed the settings to HD and i only have a normal TV. I know nothing about technology and was hoping someone could help. I can't change it back becuase i can't see anything! The screen is unreadable. How can I fix it when i don't know what the hell i'm pointing at. Re-setting the console does nothing. Even taking out all the cables and re-plugging them turning it on or off. Nothing works. I can't use it because i can't physically see what im doing in order to change the settings. Please help.!

JUST BOUGHT A WII AND WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF PLAYING HEARD A LITTLE ROARING SOUND FROM THE SYSTEM AND NOW THE SCREEN IS BLACKJUST BOUGHT A WII AND WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF PLAYING HEARD A LITTLE ROARING SOUND FROM THE SYSTEM AND NOW THE SCREEN IS BLACK

I have an hdtv and the wii pictue is blury. When I try to change the resolution setting on the wii to hdtv the setting is grayed out and I won't let me change. Anyone know how to fix this?I have an hdtv and the wii pictue is blury. When I try to change the resolution setting on the wii to hdtv the setting is grayed out and I won't let me change. Anyone know how to fix this?

i have the same kind of problem. i have a hitachi monitor which is stuck on my living room wall so i can't get to the back of it. i asked a guy in sevenoaks hifi if he knew how i could play my consoles on the monitor. he told me to plug them into harmen/kardon sound system that i use on the back. i plugged the yellow red and white ones in but only get sound. i've tried leaving the red and white ones in but placing the yellow one into the yellow sockets under the monitor. the TV goes *click* telling me that it has been detected but i flick through all the channels and it won't work, just sound. can anyone help me?i have the same kind of problem. i have a hitachi monitor which is stuck on my living room wall so i can't get to the back of it. i asked a guy in sevenoaks hifi if he knew how i could play my consoles on the monitor. he told me to plug them into harmen/kardon sound system that i use on the back. i plugged the yellow red and white ones in but only get sound. i've tried leaving the red and white ones in but placing the yellow one into the yellow sockets under the monitor. the TV goes *click* telling me that it has been detected but i flick through all the channels and it won't work, just sound. can anyone help me?

I had the wii for a little over a year now and it always worked fine,recently the screen would not come on it stays black i can hear the sound but cannot get a picture can anyone help?I had the wii for a little over a year now and it always worked fine,recently the screen would not come on it stays black i can hear the sound but cannot get a picture can anyone help?

AnonymousFeb 15, 2008

I HAVE NO PICTURE I ALREADY CONNECTED THE CABLES AND DOUBLE CHECK THEM I BEAR LY BOUGHT THE WII GAMEI HAVE NO PICTURE I ALREADY CONNECTED THE CABLES AND DOUBLE CHECK THEM I BEAR LY BOUGHT THE WII GAME

AnonymousFeb 22, 2008

black screen, have sound but no vidio, checked connections & different ports on tv, but still black screen.black screen, have sound but no vidio, checked connections & different ports on tv, but still black screen.

AnonymousFeb 29, 2008

I recently bought a Japanese Chipped Wii... For some reason the screen is in Black and White and I Dont know how to change it... at first i thought it was the TV, but i tried it on two different Televisions and the same problem keeps happening. There were two of the TV plugs that came with it so i doubt thats the problem. And does anyone know how to change the language to English? If anyone can help, mainly with the black and white screen problem, i would relaly appreciate it! Thanks!!I recently bought a Japanese Chipped Wii... For some reason the screen is in Black and White and I Dont know how to change it... at first i thought it was the TV, but i tried it on two different Televisions and the same problem keeps happening. There were two of the TV plugs that came with it so i doubt thats the problem. And does anyone know how to change the language to English? If anyone can help, mainly with the black and white screen problem, i would relaly appreciate it! Thanks!!

I have a somewhat similar problem. I'm using the standard AV cable. When connecting the cables, the sound comes out but not the video. I checked my cable on another Wii and it worked. I checked my Wii with another cable and it did not work and also on 5 different TVs. This lead me to think the problem is in the Wii itself.

I have a launch Wii and it never game me problems, never fell nor suffered any damage.

I realize the black screen is happening to some people because they are using a component cable, thus I have no idea what my problem could be since I'm using the standard AV cable.

Help appreciated, thanks.I have a somewhat similar problem. I'm using the standard AV cable. When connecting the cables, the sound comes out but not the video. I checked my cable on another Wii and it worked. I checked my Wii with another cable and it did not work and also on 5 different TVs. This lead me to think the problem is in the Wii itself.

I have a launch Wii and it never game me problems, never fell nor suffered any damage.

I realize the black screen is happening to some people because they are using a component cable, thus I have no idea what my problem could be since I'm using the standard AV cable.

Help appreciated, thanks.

AnonymousMar 31, 2008

I can here the sound from the home screen of the wii but all i see is black on the tv

the first thing i did was try a new tv to see if it was the tv that was not working. The second thing i did was try blowing on the colored wires Then my dad tryed to fix it but it did not work. What should i do?I can here the sound from the home screen of the wii but all i see is black on the tv
the first thing i did was try a new tv to see if it was the tv that was not working. The second thing i did was try blowing on the colored wires Then my dad tryed to fix it but it did not work. What should i do?

Your wii settings are set to HD, and you are using the av cable - if your tv supports HD, and has a component socket, then just buy the component cable and your problems will likely be solved. If you are using a standard CRT tv or basically a tv that doesn't support HD, then you are suing the standard av cable through the scart socket, which doesnt support HD - hence, there is no picture, if your wii has been set to HD.

I had my wii on HD settings on a HDTV. Long story short, now on standard AV cable through scart socket on a tv which doesn't support HD:So I have sound but no picture, not realising i should have changed the setting prior from switchig from HDTV with component cable to standard tv through scart.

Obviously, plugging it in to the standard tv via the AV cable did not automatically alter my wii settings off the HD setting.If this is the case for you, i don't know a way or resetting it....of course, if you get a componenet cable and set the wii up on a hdtv, you can set the setting back, so that when u use the AV cable again, you will have a picture.Basically, if you have sound and no picture the following is likely:

Your wii settings are set to HD, and you are using the av cable - if your tv supports HD, and has a component socket, then just buy the component cable and your problems will likely be solved. If you are using a standard CRT tv or basically a tv that doesn't support HD, then you are suing the standard av cable through the scart socket, which doesnt support HD - hence, there is no picture, if your wii has been set to HD.

I had my wii on HD settings on a HDTV. Long story short, now on standard AV cable through scart socket on a tv which doesn't support HD:So I have sound but no picture, not realising i should have changed the setting prior from switchig from HDTV with component cable to standard tv through scart.

Obviously, plugging it in to the standard tv via the AV cable did not automatically alter my wii settings off the HD setting.If this is the case for you, i don't know a way or resetting it....of course, if you get a componenet cable and set the wii up on a hdtv, you can set the setting back, so that when u use the AV cable again, you will have a picture.

But I haad used the standard AV cable on my TV since the Wii was launched and always worked until one day it just stopped. I don't know what could happen it.

(Refer to my previous post)VVVVV

But I haad used the standard AV cable on my TV since the Wii was launched and always worked until one day it just stopped. I don't know what could happen it.

(Refer to my previous post)

AnonymousApr 13, 2008

I've just bought the Wii Component AV cable and connected it up. I get sound and a gray yet read-able and viewable picture, but it's just gray. I have it on HDTV settings and I have an HDTV. But it's only gray. I have 5 ends to connect but only 3 holes to connect them in. Help?I've just bought the Wii Component AV cable and connected it up. I get sound and a gray yet read-able and viewable picture, but it's just gray. I have it on HDTV settings and I have an HDTV. But it's only gray. I have 5 ends to connect but only 3 holes to connect them in. Help?

while im watching vidoes on my nintendo wii online, my wii just froze. i unplugged it and turned it back on and after that it shows a black screen. NO SOUND NO PICTUREwhile im watching vidoes on my nintendo wii online, my wii just froze. i unplugged it and turned it back on and after that it shows a black screen. NO SOUND NO PICTURE

I have the same problem.... I just bought the Wii which I am connecting to my PC monitor that I use for TV (via the PC). The problem is that when I power up the Wii, the monitor says SIGNAL OUT OF RANGE. I am connecting the Wii to the VGA input via an adapter cable specifically for the Wii. I am guessing that the Wii default video settings are incompatible to the monitor, however I am unable to access the settings as I can not see anything!

The cable came with a green (RCA) connector which it says to use to adjust the output format of the Wii, however the monitor has no RCA input (hence the reason I bought the cable).

Is there any way to toggle the settings without seeing anything? Anyone want to offer the steps to wander through the menus to change the video settings?

Thanks.I have the same problem.... I just bought the Wii which I am connecting to my PC monitor that I use for TV (via the PC). The problem is that when I power up the Wii, the monitor says SIGNAL OUT OF RANGE. I am connecting the Wii to the VGA input via an adapter cable specifically for the Wii. I am guessing that the Wii default video settings are incompatible to the monitor, however I am unable to access the settings as I can not see anything!

The cable came with a green (RCA) connector which it says to use to adjust the output format of the Wii, however the monitor has no RCA input (hence the reason I bought the cable).

Is there any way to toggle the settings without seeing anything? Anyone want to offer the steps to wander through the menus to change the video settings?

Thanks.

AnonymousDec 28, 2008

same problem,blank screen.tried it on 2 hd tvs ad 1 standard.nothing happened.my wii console worked perfect until i sync the fit board to it.now i just get blank screen same problem,blank screen.tried it on 2 hd tvs ad 1 standard.nothing happened.my wii console worked perfect until i sync the fit board to it.now i just get blank screen

i have the problem that when i plug it into the tv, and start the wii, the screen is black and theres no sound. it worked fine before though. can some1 help me? btw i tried it on a standard tv and a hdtv, but both of them dont work.i have the problem that when i plug it into the tv, and start the wii, the screen is black and theres no sound. it worked fine before though. can some1 help me? btw i tried it on a standard tv and a hdtv, but both of them dont work.

I have a slightly different problem being that my Wii comes up on in a very bad quality black and white screen with sound. I tried unplugging the leads and putting in the standard video cable but still the same. For months it was Ok then one day just turned it on this this happened. Any help will be great in lamen terms as I am not a computer/technical person one little bit. Thanks I have a slightly different problem being that my Wii comes up on in a very bad quality black and white screen with sound. I tried unplugging the leads and putting in the standard video cable but still the same. For months it was Ok then one day just turned it on this this happened. Any help will be great in lamen terms as I am not a computer/technical person one little bit. Thanks

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I put the wii on, powers up but i get a total black screen. wiimote does not connect either. what can i do to resolve this? i have already disconnected all wires and connections, left it off for hours and tried putting it on again. no change. Black screen still remains. HELPPPP

Sounds like you have a bad blue tooth mod. Then it burns out or becomes disconnected from the motherboard, it will freeze up at start upSounds like you have a bad blue tooth mod. Then it burns out or becomes disconnected from the motherboard, it will freeze up at start up

You can get a detailed Wii Repair guide from hereSolution #1Reduce wireless interference

Because the Wii Remote is wireless, outside interference likecell phones, computers (when there are online and connected to theInternet wirelessly), radios, wireless keyboards, and other devices cancause interference. Turn off those devices and/or disconnect anycomputers from the Internet.

Solution #2Use a wired Nintendo GameCube controllor

When playing games on the Wii that support the Nintendo GameCube controllor, use that instead of the Wii Remoteand classic controllor. Before you start the game, plug in the GameCubecontrollor in the Wii's GameCube controllor ports (if your Wii isstanding up, open the lid on the top of the Wii to see the GameCubecontrollor ports). Once you start the channel, the Wii will recognizethe controllor.

Important Note: This only works with wired GameCube controllors.

Solution #3Black screen, no connection solution

Another solution to this probelm is as follows

Eject the game disk (if there is one).

Unplug the wii from the back.

Wait 1 minute.

Plug it back in.

Turn it on from the Wii Remote.

Press reset if it does not come on.

Hold down the power button to shut it off.

Turn it on again.

Solution #4How is the setup between the Wii and the Wii Remote?

Problems can occur if your Wii is not set up properly, especially with the Wii Remote. Please read this FAQ about the Wii for more information on how to probably set up your Wii for maximum performance.

Solution #5Do you hack your Wii?

If you hack your Wii, then this can cause major internal damage to the Wii and may result in the Black Screen of Death. The only difference however, is that this is not because of a connection problem, but because the Wii had suffered a fatal error. The only way to resolve this is to contact Nintendo for repairs...

When I connect my WII to the telly it the pictures are black and white but the sound is perfect! However the socket on my telly r 2reds, one white, 1 green, &1 blue..meaning the yeollow one is lacking :=(
could this b the course of the problem?
pliz help sum1...Fanx

Anonymous

Re: Wii Black Screen

Okay. I got it back on screen without using a HDTV. What you need to do is unplug the component Cable (the red,blue,green one) from the back of the Wii and plug in the standard video cable (Yellow, Red, White) and then plug this into your yellow, red, white video input on your TV. This will automatically change the Wii video output settings back to standard definition. After you have got the image back on standard video, you can now turn off the Wii and plug in your component cable and plug it back into the component input on your TV to get the nicer picture quality when you turn the WII back on. DO NOT CHANGE IT BACK TO HD OUTPUT IN THE WII SETTINGS! The Wii will automatically recognise your using a component cable on a standard TV and give you the superior standard component video output. Only ever change it to HD output if your TV is HD. If you do it again by accident do what I said above and it will fix it. The end.

I am on my second wii and the best thing I can tell you is when your wii has a problem, take 5 million dollars and do a super bowl add of you smashing it with a sledge hammer. Then explain the problem you had along with the other multiple problems and tell the world that you would'nt buy this product if it meant dying!I am on my second wii and the best thing I can tell you is when your wii has a problem, take 5 million dollars and do a super bowl add of you smashing it with a sledge hammer. Then explain the problem you had along with the other multiple problems and tell the world that you would'nt buy this product if it meant dying!

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try changing to a different input on the tv, or a different tv if you can(if you haven't tried that yet). if it stops then you know it's not the game but maybe the tv or the input. they do wear out from things connecting and disconnecting. you could also try a new cable from the wii to the tv. unplug the cables and check the length of the cable carefully to check for cuts or exposed wires (pets can chew them ect...). if you find anything odd, replace the cable right away. if you have ever had you wii modded in any way, that could also be the problem. even if it was a while ago.
hope this helps

If Wii gives Disc Read Error, first step you need to check is totry another disc or clean the exisitng disc. This will confirm that problem is with either Wii or Disc. If the console itself is giving disc read error then it needs to be repaired. You may check out DIY Wii Fix Guide,that will show step by step information to fix the problem yourself. It also gives information on fixing many Wii Related Problems, so its a kind of Wii Problems Reference Fix Guide

(via email, thanks Steven)
This happened to me once, but I fixed it. Here is how:
Eject the disk
Unplug the wii at the back
Wait 1 minute
Plug it back in
Turn it on from the remote
Press reset if it does not show up
Hold the power button to shut it off
Turn it on once more.
I don't know how, but it seemed to work for me. The problem happened
when I was trying to load the Mii channel. Hope this helps !

(via email,
thanks Andrew)The first time I shut down my Wii, the light went orange (as it
should). When I turned on the power with my wii remote the next day,
the wii\'s light turned green but the screen was black.
The treatment was the same as from Black Screen, No Connection:
Unplug the Wii\'s power supply unit, then replug; turn system on with
wii remote.
The difference is: this problem can strike in more places than just
by loading the Mii Channel. Also, I think the green light being on (yet
there being a black screen) is a common symptom as well.